Legal Opinion
Vernon Howard, Cross-Appellant v. City of Burlingame, Cross-Appellee
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Decided June 19, 1991No. 90-15048, 90-15050PublishedCited by 29 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
FERGUSON, Circuit Judge:
Vernon Howard, a federally licensed amateur or “ham” radio enthusiast, was denied permission to construct a 51-foot radio antenna in his back yard, and filed suit against the City. The district court found that the Federal Communications Commission (“F.C.C.”) had partially preempted the City’s zoning powers, and ordered the City to reconsider the application. Although the City then granted Howard’s permit, he unsuccessfully sought to reinstate his 42 U.S.C. § 1983 claim in an attempt to secure attorney fees. He now appeals the denial of his § 1983 and free speech…
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